of council for Tuesday January 27th 2026. The city
traditional territory of the Anesnabic nation
by the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850. We honor
and stewardship and are committed to learning
indigenous communities. For tonight's meeting,
interest in the G? Oh, I'm sorry, Mrs.
Ray Bosch, councelor Gardner, counselor Bane,
councelor in counselor Horfield, Mayor Jericho,
Malaw. Thank you. Are there any declarations
thereof for tonight's meeting? Seeing none,
for tonight. Mrs. Hi. Okay. Item four,
Gardner, that the minutes for the public meetings
January 13, 2026, and Thursday, January 15,
All those in favor? Opposed? That's carried.
seconded by councel maine that report to
20th 2025 regarding the holding tank rebate
and operations committee. Any discussion? All
Item 6.2 moved by councelor Mitchell.
and operations committee report number 2026-02
connection between Memorial Drive and Gormanville
All those in favor? Opposed? That's carried.
by councelor Horfield that council authorize the
the carnival dean event on February 1st 2026 at
Mayor Cher. I just want to acknowledge that this
the count of val celebrations and that this
Bay which is in partnership with the city
have winter activities taking place on Sunday at
off with the fireworks at Amelia Park. Thank you,
wanted to acknowledge um the uh the carnival
gotten their button, their macaron uh you can get
to get one today uh because they're going fast.
prizes for kids. I think it's like a switch and
go sliding and participate in the activities on
thank you very much for both that information.
Canada right here in North Bay only surpassed
enjoy and celebrate our franophhone phone
carried. Item 7.2 Moved by councelor King,
to council CSBU 2026-003 dated January 8th,
accessibility advisory committee annual report
All those in favor? Opposed? That's carried.
seconded by councelor Horfield that
January 8th 2026 from Adam Curran being
and 2025 annual report be referred to
those in favor opposed that's carried.
seconded by councelor Inch, that council
2025 procurement award update
COP 2026-006 dated January 15,
those in favor? Opposed? That's carried.
a first, second, third time, and oh, sorry, moved
inch, that the following bylaws be read a first,
being a bylaw to levy certain interim tax rates,
bylaw number 20262 being a bylaw to adjust
All those in favor? opposed. That's carried.
Item another 9.1
King. Whereas the city of North Bay has
operators to register and pay applicable fees. And
properties have registered with the city despite
rentals remain active. And whereas this creates
are complying with the bylaw registering their
whereas council has a responsibility to ensure
and applied equitably. Now therefore,
review the current short-term rental bylaw,
levels, enforcement capacity, and overall
report back to council with options to improve
for all operators, including any recommended
and two, pending council's consideration of this
registration fees be temporarily suspended
who are attempting to comply in good faith
are reviewed. Discussion, councelor Gardner.
um I too also have uh received some complaints
are Airbnbs out there that aren't licensed by
But, [clears throat] and what what I g to those
the short-term bylaw rental protects them.
safety and those kind of requirements. So, so the
that way because their their facility meets all
the renter that the facility is safe. So um so
good that their insurance company will recognize
uh forward. [clears throat] So, also since um and
just recently only a week ago passed the capital
buy the software that helps um I guess it's not
what what the Airbnbs are being out are out there,
throat] the software is there and we also will
department that will be responsible for using that
issues. So if we don't have the bylaw in force,
the bylaw. So, we need the bylaw to stay as it
would recommend that we not pass this motion and
can't get better compliance. Thank you, Councelor
sides to it because I I'm in agreement with
with residential um the residential housing bylaw
were doing the right thing were the ones that were
pay for every small detail to make sure and I'm
but those that were the true uh perpetrators were
now we've got the Airbnb thing where I kind of see
don't have that system in place. So to me, maybe
maybe we keep the bylaw in place, but there's no
place, but if people do want um or if people are
I think you're on the right track, council, but
come back, but start waving the fees immediately
that you want. uh because I wasn't thinking about
do you enforce something if there is somebody that
is you know possibly causing harm that should be
comments councelor in uh thank you for your uh
I understand the intent of the short-term rental
revenue. So, um, in my opinion, you know, um, I
a way to make them want to register, whether it's
with Chamber of Commerce or Tourism North Bay,
getting some value here, right?" Um, but I also
been paying these fees for several years while
me and say things like, "Well, Airbnb um you know
looked at it. It doesn't require anything about
about having um a person on site who's dedicated
Unfortunately, Airbnb has passed that buck
know, it's it is up to us unfortunately to enforce
of our residents, the safety of the neighbors.
consider suspending the fees for those people who
know out of their own pocket and other people are
like the punitive aspect of just using a scraping
you can just pull up the listings on the websites
in this? Of course, yes, we've approved it in the
placeholders. So, you know, going forward, um, you
find some resolution to this. Thank you, Councelor
So, I apologize because I went back and reread it
maybe I had misunderstood it. But you are saying,
asking to suspend. You're not asking to
the fees and report back. Yes, that's right.
Any other discussion? Can I ask for a recorded
the request of councelor Vbrush.
certainly I think uh councelor councelor
uh this motion. Obviously the fairness of the
also recognize a number of other communities are
whether or not it's feasible and one of the things
beginning was that the the minute government
collapse it uh when there are stringent require
So I think there's no question in my mind that we
other thing that uh was a little bit uh concerning
budget under community services and building
excuse me, that was 0408 short-term rental
the budget process. because uh the actuals year to
that that revenue could increase to $18,000
certainly would have liked to have the information
problems associated with making uh it work and
that would be placed uh to try and figure out
disappointment in my mind is that there was only
we spent a tremendous amount of time on it trying
right right now. So I think it's well worth the
Thank you, Council Ranch for final. Um yeah, I
Airbnbs are simply um party destinations, but from
uh to people who are visiting loved ones in the
here for graduations, for medical appointments,
that appears to be required and and obviously,
and run it. Who are we to say they can't? I just
Maybe that's a deterrent here as well. Thank you.
a record of vote upon the request of councelor
yes. Councelor Gardner, no. Councelor Mitchell,
Councelor Lowry, yes. Councelor Horsefield,
no. Councelor Bane, yes. Mayor Jericho, no.
ask for a motion for reconsideration? Is
allowed anymore. Yes, it is.
in camera. Moved by councelor
camera pursuant to section 2392 of the municipal
reasons. Item 10.2 being litigation including
affecting the municipality appealed to the Ontario
lease of land by the municipality. All those in
Cameron, we'll be out when we're out. Thank you.
M I
council. Moved by councelor Horsefield. Second
p.m. All those in favor opposed. Let's carry.
second by councelor Horsfield that council direct
retain external legal counsel to represent
at the Ontario Land Tribunal and that the
to the appeal by Andrea Williams in respect of
amendment and zoning bylaw amendment regarding
Lowry. Thank you, Mayor. Uh, I, Jamie Lowry,
10.2 because I own property on Trout Lake.
All those in favor? Opposed? That's carried.
by councelor that council direct the mayor and
endorsement agreement number two between the
Airways Limited and the terms and conditions set
terms and conditions satisfactory to the chief
services and the city of and the city solicitor
extension of lease by endorsement agreement number
Bay and Bouier Airways Limited be given three
thank you your worship and please note my conflict
Airways. Thank you. Any councelor Vbrush? Hey,
Airways, as I was just uh educated, predates my
it's nice to see that we've always been watching
great with their media. And so just understanding,
the city of North Bay, that they do want to extend
us and I I think the partnership is a good news
Opposed? That's carried. Thank you. Okay. Uh moved
that the following bylaw be read a first, second,
authorize the execution of extension of lease
corporation of the city of North Bay and Voyager
in favor? Opposed? That's carried. Okay. Uh moved
Bane. The following bylaw be read a first,
2026-005 to confirm proceedings of the regular
All those in favor? Opposed? That's carried.
Gardner, seconded by councelor Bane,
now adjourn at 7:09 p.m. All those in
Thank you. Have a good evening.